EVOLUTION OF ART

The evolution of art through history and time is an interesting journey that goes back to thousands of years that saw the creation of various styles, mediums and cultural perspectives.

Pre-historic Art

Art created by our ancestors include cave drawings, rock art and carvings depicting the natural world and daily activities of humans from the Stone Age.

Ancient Art

Includes Egyptian, Greek and Roman art that included monumental sculptures, architecture and painting to glorify gods, leaders and heroes.

Medieval Art (5th – 15th century)

Art that was created during the Middle Ages that focused on religiosity like manuscripts, stained glasses, church paintings

Renaissance Art (14th – 17th century)

The Renaissance was a cultural movement that happened in Europe and new art forms emerged like oil painting, perspective and realism. Artists like Leonardo Da Vinci, Michaelangelo and Raphael became famous during this period.

Baroque Art (17th century)

Art is depicted by magnificence, drama and emotions by the development of ornate architecture, decorative sculptures and complex paintings.

Romanticism (late 18th century)

As a reaction against the rationalism of the Enlightenment, this period was all about expressive art, focusing on individualism, nature and the supernatural.

Impressionism (19th century)

Impressionism in painting attempted to cap ture a scene with the use of light and color. Famous artists during this era included Claude Monet, Edgar Degas and Pierre Auguste-Renoir

Modern Art (early 20th century)

This era is the beginning of abstract art, cubism, surrealism and pop art.

Contemporary Art (1960s – present)

New art forms emerged like video art, perfor mance art and installation art.

Conclusively, art has evolved throughout the years with the progression of human culture, society, technological advancement and emerging artistic styles.